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  • Mexican "Offerta" with sugar figures and marigolds, for The Day of the Dead, Oceanside, CA

    BonnieMaffei: Mexican "Offerta" with sugar figures and marigolds, for The Day of the Dead, Oceanside, CA

  • the walkway in oceanside

    jsnapps: the walkway in oceanside

  • Picture of the sunset at the entrance of the Oceanside Pier.

    palo0730: Picture of the sunset at the entrance of the Oceanside Pier.

  • Hangin' out In Oceanside

    Mona: Hangin' out In Oceanside

  • This cute smiling doggy belongs to the people that were hosting a baby shower that I recently attended in Oceanside. She wanted some cake.

    Mango: This cute smiling doggy belongs to the people that were hosting a baby shower that I recently attended in Oceanside. She wanted some cake.

  • This is an abstract close-up photo of a sculpture called T(H)REE UP by artist Mitchell Gaul that sits near the entrance to the Oceanside Pier.

    Mango: This is an abstract close-up photo of a sculpture called T(H)REE UP by artist Mitchell Gaul that sits near the entrance to the Oceanside Pier.

  • The wild blue yonder....

    nono6071: The wild blue yonder....

  • "Ripples in the Sky" -- taken while whale watching

    nono6071: "Ripples in the Sky" -- taken while whale watching

  • El Camino Country Club ninth tee in Oceanside.

    drew1973: El Camino Country Club ninth tee in Oceanside.

  • The Spring Moon is Rising! (view from "one more thats it")

    Mona: The Spring Moon is Rising! (view from "one more thats it")

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Parties and politics

Parties and politics

Oceanside | Under the Radar
Published Nov. 18, 2009

American Medical Response, which has lucrative paramedic and ambulance contracts with the cities of San Diego, Chula Vista, Imperial Beach, National City, and a host of other local government agencies, gave $2000 to the county Democratic ...

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Halloween Police

Halloween Police

Crasher | Mira Mesa | Oceanside
Published Nov. 18, 2009

Halloween was a complete nightmare for me. I had three parties lined up and the easiest costume in Halloween history. My girlfriend had ordered a Kate Gosselin wig and goofy big sunglasses for herself. I was ...

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Mission San Luis Rey Roman Catholic Parish

Mission San Luis Rey Roman Catholic Parish

Oceanside | Sheep and Goats
Published Nov. 4, 2009

This year, the City of Oceanside couldn’t afford to host its downtown celebration of Día de los Muertos, but the festival found a new (if slightly smaller) home on the grounds of Mission San Luis Rey. ...

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Oceansider on the Case

Oceansider on the Case

Neighborhood News | Oceanside
Published Oct. 24, 2009

Oceanside resident Woodrow Higdon continues his search for additional evidence of police corruption and city council collusion. During the Wednesday, October 21, council meeting, Higdon testified before Oceanside councilmembers and says he was snubbed by Mayor ...

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Estranged Tale

Estranged Tale

Neighborhood News from Stringers | Oceanside
Published Oct. 14, 2009

On Sunday afternoon, October 11, hours after a stabbing was reported to the Oceanside police, a 25-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon. On Saturday evening, the victim and the suspect's ...

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Safe Travel at Risk?

Safe Travel at Risk?

Neighborhood News from Stringers | Oceanside
Published Sept. 25, 2009

North County Transit District in Oceanside, the operator of the Breeze bus service and the Coaster and Sprinter commuter-train service, recently cut back on security personnel at most of the transit centers they serve. Since July ...

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When I Say

When I Say "Ocean," You Say "Side"

Blurt Music News | Oceanside
Published Sept. 16, 2009

Members of North County bands Wanted Dead and Irieside have come together to form Sound System. Wanted Dead is a hardcore street-punk band known for their wild stage presence, anti-authority anthems, and raucous fans. Irieside inspires ...

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Bad Cop, Bad Cop

Bad Cop, Bad Cop

Neighborhood News | Oceanside
Published Sept. 6, 2009

Oceanside resident Woodrow Hidgon's three minutes of public testimony at the September 2 city council meeting ended with jeers from the audience: "Sit down!" were the shouts from inside city council chambers. "Okay, people, you really ...

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Behind Imaginary Enemy Lines

Behind Imaginary Enemy Lines

Neighborhood News | Oceanside
Published Sept. 4, 2009

Whether or not it was Oceanside city councilmember Jerome Kern's intention to turn the December 8 recall election into a war against labor unions is speculation, but one thing is for sure -- that's what happened. ...

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Total Recall

Total Recall

Neighborhood News from Stringers | Oceanside
Published Aug. 19, 2009

December 8 will be a day that lives in infamy, at least for Oceanside city councilmember Jerry Kern. That's when residents decide whether to recall the first-term councilmember from office. Three weeks ago, activist group Citizens ...

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Juvenile Decoy

Juvenile Decoy

Neighborhood News from Stringers | Oceanside
Published July 26, 2009

With the intent of reducing graffiti, an Oceanside Police Department task force conducted a sting on 15 paint retailers on June 22. Six citations were issued to business owners for having open paint displays and for ...

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The Lakers vs. Luna Llena

The Lakers vs. Luna Llena

Crasher | Oceanside
Published June 24, 2009

I drove up to Oceanside for a surprise party that Wayne was throwing for his wife’s birthday. I squeezed into a spot on the street, slightly blocking the driveway of a nearby neighbor. I could hear ...

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Hula Hoop Revolution II

Hula Hoop Revolution II

Oceanside | T.G.I.F.
Published June 17, 2009

Speaking with a few young dudes and a few chicks up here in North County, I asked, “What’s up with your weekend?” this past last Friday/Saturday of gloom and damp in May. Justin Daum is 22 ...

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Sorry, Charley

Sorry, Charley

Crasher | CSU San Marcos | Oceanside
Published June 3, 2009

I was given detailed directions on how to get to Charley’s party. He was graduating from Cal State San Marcos. But the beachfront condos in Oceanside, where he lives, all had gates I couldn’t get into. ...

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In Transition

In Transition

Neighborhood News from Stringers | Oceanside
Published May 29, 2009

I am a regular rider on North County Transit District (NCTD) buses and the Sprinter. Over the years, I've developed friendships with several of the bus drivers. Their union, which includes maintenance workers (about 80) and ...

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